Quick Specs

Editors' Review

Quickly create mouse gestures that work in most programs with this easy-to-configure freeware. gMote's dual-pane configuration interface makes it a snap to create and program mouse gestures. This program makes a good effort to help new users. On first run it reminds those who pass on the tutorial that it is always available in the Help menu. On start it also prompts to upgrade to the latest version.

gMote is one of the easiest to use mouse gesture tools we've tested. Press the create button, make your mouse gesture in the test window, and then use a pull-down to assign the one of the 30-plus actions. The actions center on browser, media player, and word-processing commands. However, program execution, Web site selection, and hot-key combinations are also easily added actions. To make sure normal mouse movements don't invoke gesture actions, users chose a key combination to hold as they make the gesture. The gesture draws a temporary line on the screen to help users make the correct movement. The app then helpfully displays the gesture in a pop-up box before invoking the action. Gestures are easily saved in sets and are as easily deleted when no longer needed.

We liked that gMote warns users when new gestures are too similar to older ones. This is freeware that fills a very specific need and does it with a minimum of fuss or confusion. This program will appeal to novices and experienced users looking to add mouse gestures to speed computer use.

Publisher's Description

gMote allows you to record gestures (mouse motions) and assign them to frequently performed tasks. Use gestures to bring up programs, Web sites, control your browser, media player, and clipboard. You can even assign your own key combinations to a gesture - make text bold by drawing a 'B', lock your computer with an 'L' - it's fully customisable and free. Version 1.31 is a bug-fixing release.

This is a brilliant application. The editor's were spot on with their review. Mouse gestures in general are one of the pinnacle's of a power user leetness. What took off inside the browser is ported extremely well to Windows. Nicely done!

Add mouse gesture functionality to almost anywhere in WindowsCreate custom gestures for a variety of actions, including opening folders, launching files, and controlling media playersSave gesture groups for different sets of programs or work tasks

Cons

Creating gestures can be tricky; program requires some precision mouse maneuversMay conflict with programs with gestures built-in (exclusion solve this)You must save gesture sets or else the program will forget them

Summary

Gmote allows Windows users to use mouse gestures anywhere. Mouse gestures use movements with the mouse to execute commands. If you have this feature in your favorite browser, then you already know how useful it is to be able to move forward, backward, reload web pages, and do other things with just a flick of the mouse. Gmote gives you this ability all over Windows, and even takes it further. Now you can even open web pages and programs with your mouse.

The program itself comes with a few gestures already coded in. Of course, you can add more as you see fit. It is tricky to get the gestures just right, because you actually have to draw them using the right mouse button. In addition, you need to save any gestures you create in addition to the original set or else the program will not remember your custom gestures. If you have mouse gestures enabled in another program, you will need to create exclusions so that gmote does not conflict with them.

Gmote does not interfere with any other program, and its footprint is small. I love it because you can use mouse gestures with the Safari browser and Google Chrome. Gmote is a simple way to add mouse gestures to all of Windows.

I disagree with the user reviews posted here. I think that gmote is very easy to understand and use. It saves time, no more having to click through multiple windows to get to where i want to be, it allows me to clear my desktop.

The idea is sound; user-created mouse gestures for programs and browsers alike. I liked the idea of being able to use the same mouse gestures across multiple browsers and even customize some system tasks and program commands.

Cons

They didn't always work. I found that the gestures had to be too precise and found myself wasting the time I was hoping to save my having to make the gesture multiple times. There could have bee better instructions or in-program tips/tutorials.

Summary

The glitches could have been caused by human error or by my system configuration...or it could be a faulty product. Either way, if it doesn't work for whatever reason, I can't use it and so I removed it from my computer.

Program does not work when the Wacom Tablet is attached to my computer. Because I get RSI when using a mouse too often, I am forced to uninstall this very nice program. Pity.

Summary

Program does not work when the Wacom Tablet is attached to my computer. Because I get RSI when using a mouse too often, I am forced to uninstall this very nice program. Pity. But besides that, I can advice this program to everybody.

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